A thief gained access to the Faith by Love Church, 523 W. Onondaga St., by smashing the lower portion of a large front window, police said. The window leads to the church's lounge and reading room, where refreshments and snacks are also sold, police said.

Officers believe the burglar was familiar with the church because the thief went directly to a small cash register, police records state. The thief pried open the drawer of the cash register with a butter knife and stole $300 in cash, police said. A CD/radio, worth about $30, also was taken, police said.

The burglar was cut during the entry in the church and left blood smears around the room, police said.

The cost to repair the damaged window will cost more than $250, police said.